Check out our full range of attractions available on www.americanholidays.com79VancouverVancouver and VictoriaExperience 4 nights/5 daysDiscover the diversity of Mountain Rimmed Vancouver andthe Maritime history and colonial demeanour of Victoria,the programme includes a sightseeing tour of Vancouverand a scenic floatplane flights across the Strait of Georgiato the mainland from Victoria. The wonders of Vancouver'sdiverse attractions are complemented by the colonialcharm of Victoria. Includes: Accommodation for 2 nights in Vancouver and 2nights in Victoria in your chosen accommodation, Hop on Hopoff sightseeing tour of Vancouver, Coach and Ferry transfer toVictoria, 5 hour sightseeing tour of Victoria including a visit toButchart Gardens, Travel and information kit and local taxes. Participating HotelsVancouverVictoriaSandman Suites on Davie Sandman Hotel and Suites Century Plaza Hotel & Spa Harbour Towers Hotel & SuitesCascadia Hotel and Suites Inn at Laurel Point Fairmont HotelFairmont Empress Price from £425/?477 per person based on 2 sharingWhistler Small Group Tour FromVancouver Duration: 11 hoursLeave the city of Vancouver behind and enjoy a full daysmall group excursion to the famous resort town ofWhistler! You'll journey past 7,000 foot mountains, see thethird highest waterfall in British Columbia and have amplefree time to sample the exciting year-round activities onoffer in Whistler Village. Following pickup from your hotel, you'll travel by minibusto Whistler through the scenic 'Sea-to-Sky' corridor. En-route you'll enjoy spectacular views from the peaks of theTantalus Mountains to the depths of the canyon of theCheakmus River. Next you will slow climb to 2000 feet above sea-level toreach the stunning Whistler Valley. Here there are anumber of activities to add to your itinerary available at anadditional cost, including a peak-to-peak gondola,sightseeing flight, zip-line, or high speed lift to the top ofWhistler or Blackcomb Mountain.On your journey home you will have the opportunity to stopat Shannon Falls, the third highest waterfall in Canada.Take a walk to the base for some great photos of thisnatural wonder or step back and admire the power andbeauty of the cascading waters before continuing yourscenic journey back to Vancouver. Truly a day spent in touch with nature!InclusionsHotel pickup and drop off Small group tour Professional guide Entrance fee to Aboriginal Cultural Centre Excludes:Gratuities (optional) Meals and beverages Optional activitiesPrice per adult £83/?93/ per child 12 and over £49/?55Vancouver Hop on Hop off Tour Duration: 90 MinsCreate your own itinerary and set your own timetable withan option of a one-day or two-day ticket on the VancouverCity Hop-on Hop-off Tour. Travel on an open-top or double-decker bus as you tour the beautiful city of Vancouver. Geton and off as you please at any of the 20 plus stops, whichincludes major attractions such as Chinatown, StanleyPark and Gastown.This flexible pass is valid within a two week period. Adouble-decker or open-top bus departs every 15-20minutes during peak season (March 15 - October 15) andevery 30-45 minutes during the off season (October 16 -March 14). Board and disembark at your leisure or stay onthe bus for the entire loop, which is a 90 minute journey.Inclusions20 stops Frequent departuresLive commentary on Board Excludes:Entrance fees Food and drinks Gratuities (optional) Hotel pickup and drop offPrice per Adult from £25/?28 per child 12 and over £13/?15 Whale Watching Tour FromVancouver Daily -April 1 - October 31While in Vancouver, don't miss the chance to take a whale-watching tour and spot killer whales, porpoises, seals,eagles and other wildlife amid the stunning scenery ofCanada's southwest coast. Join your professionalnaturalist and board a first class, modern vessel for a 3- to5-hour expeditionThe tour will take you to areas renowned for attractingwhales, and this tour enjoys a 90% sighting success rate. Onyour quest to find orcas (killer whales), you may also havethe chance to see bow riding Dall's porpoises, sea lions, baldeagles and seals. Killer whales migrate to coastal BritishColumbia between May and October to feed on the salmonthat return to the Fraser River to spawn. There are threefamilies of approximately 80 killer whales that return to thearea every year, meaning sightings are almost guaranteed.The vessels used on this whale-watching tour are open-airor covered high-speed zodiac boats that ensure a smoothand comfortable trip whatever the weather! Look out forthe orca named Granny, believed to be over 100 years old!InclusionsSightseeing cruise Hotel pickup and drop off (if option selected) Bottled water Snacks Price per adult £87 /?97 price per child 12 and over£54 ?61. Children under 4 free All prices are correct at the time of going to print and can besubject to change without notice.Vancouver

80Reservations: Dublin 01 6733800 or Belfast 028 9051 1800Vancouver HotelsSandman Suites on Davies1160 Davies StreetThe Sandman Suites Vancouver is tucked away close to the beach and the world-famousStanley Park, yet minutes from the heart of Vancouver's shopping and business district. Thebeautiful property has 198 fully furnished suites, many with outdoor balconies and fantasticcity and ocean views. Dine at Moxie's Classic Grill, enjoy the on-site fitness facilities or thenew pHresh Spa + Wellness Club or relax by the seasonal outdoor pool. Vancouver is hometo many sports, arts and theater attractions and the Sandman Suites are in the perfect areato experience all Vancouver has to offer. This hotel has been awarded four Green Keys fortheir environmental initiatives by HAC's Green Key Eco-Rating Programme. Facilities: Full kitchen facilities . In-suite washer/ dryer units . Fitness room . Spa andWellness club . Moxie's Classic Grill . 24 Concierge services . High speed internet access. Business centre . Underground Parking . Seasonal Outdoor Pool Accommodation: Each room has oneking or two twin beds, many with outdoorbalconies and fantastic city and oceanviews. Full kitchen facilities with full sizefridge, stove, microwave and dishwasher,complementary in-room coffee & tea,hairdryers, iron/ironing boardPrices from £80/?90 per room per nightThe Century Plaza Hotel and Spa 1015 Burrard St.The Century Plaza is at the center of everything Vancouver has to offer. The hotel offers acontemporary lobby design reflecting the modernization of this landmark hotel in the . From the trendy pillar booths in the lobby to the kitchen-equipped suites, the family-owned andoperated Century Plaza strives to provide guests with a home-away-from-home ambience.Families and business travelers will enjoy the extra space; guestrooms are larger than youwould expect for a downtown property and many feature separate seating area and kitchens.Located in the heart of downtown the hotel offers the complete Vancouver experience to all ofits guests. This central location on Burrard Street is walking distance to Robson Street'sshopping and dining, Yaletown's trendy boutiques and English Bay's beaches. Facilities:Indoor Pool, Absolute Spa, Gift Shop, Hair dresser, Beyond Restaurant and Lounge,Beyond Coffee, The Comedy Mix Club, Internet access in public areas.Accommodation:Our Studio Suites areapproximately 400 square feet of living spacewith either two double beds or one king bedand a kitchenette. Select studios have fullkitchens by request. All studios have a diningarea for two, seating area with couch andindividually controlled air conditioning.Amenities include Spa Binge Organic products,iron/ironing board, hair dryer, high speedinternet (surcharge) and coffee & tea. Onebedroom Suites also available Prices from £74/?83 per room per nightMetropolitan Hotel Vancouver645 Howe StreetMetropolitan Hotel Vancouver - a luxury Vancouver hotel set against a serene mountainbackdrop. The hotel's convenient downtown Vancouver location is surrounded by all thepleasures and excitement that one of Canada's finest cities has to offer. Make yourself athome in one of the Hotel's 197 luxurious, elegantly appointed hotel rooms and suites,complete with spacious marble washrooms, separate glass showers and soaker tubs. And,of course, nothing will satiate your appetite better than Diva at the Met restaurant, featuringVancouver's finest cuisine, celebrated Chef's Table and distinguished wine cellar. Facilities: Concierge service . Complimentary use of fitness centre . Heated indoorswimming pool, steam room, squash court . 24-hour inroom dining . Same day drycleaning and one-hour pressing . Non-smoking floors . Specially equipped rooms for thephysically challenged . Award-winning Diva at the Met Restaurant . On-site parking facilities(charged locally) . Up-to-date, fully-staffed business centre . Broadband connectivity,through wired ethernet in guest rooms and wireless in restaurants and public areas Accommodation: Each Room features either 1 king or 2 double beds with privatebathroom facilities, Broadband Internet access (charge), Large work desk , Fully-stockedin-room private bars, First run movies on demand, Individual climate controls, Windows thatopen, Hairdryers and make-up mirrors,Frette bathrobes, Complimentarynewspapers, Turndown service, In-roomsafes, in-room tea and coffee service, 24-hour room service Prices from £112/?126 per room per nightThe Westin Grand Vancouver433 Robson StreetRising 26 stories along Robson Street, the hotel makes a dramatic statement with itsdistinctive shape reminiscent of a grand piano. The architecture befits the hotel'sentertainment-district location, adjacent to the Centre for Performing Arts, 3 blocks fromtheatres, and 4 blocks from the Vancouver Art Gallery.Facilities:Hidden Tasting Bar and Social Lounge . Children's Program . Safe Deposit Boxes . Babysitting Service . Shopping Adjacent to Hotel . 100% Non-Smoking Rooms and Facilities. Disability Accessible Facilities . Dry Cleaning Service . Air Conditioned Facilities . 24-HourConcierge Service . Outdoor Heated Lap Pool . Sauna . Outdoor Whirlpool . WestinWORKOUT®Gym . Steam Bath/Room . Spa Services . Cash Machine (ATM) . HighSpeed Internet Access CAD 14.99 per dayAccommodation:All suites at The Westin Grand, Vancouver are spacious with floor-to-ceiling windows. Each suite a deep soaker bathtub, dual-line speakerphone, modem hookupand internet access. Most suites are onebedroom suites with televisions in both theliving room and the bedroom & pulloutsofabeds. You will also appreciate theconvenience kitchen complete with dishesand cookware for three, microwave/convection oven, dishwasher, minibar,toaster and coffee maker.Prices from £188/?211 per room per night